Question

the boxplots shown below represent customer waiting times (minutes) for two different waiting lines. which line would you prefer, or does it not make a difference? explain. click the icon to view the boxplots. the waiting line represented by the boxplot is better because the times have so

Explanation:

Typically, a shorter waiting - time range and lower median are preferred. The bottom boxplot has a smaller inter - quartile range (IQR) and lower values overall. The top boxplot has a wider spread of values and higher median and range.

Answer:

The waiting line represented by the bottom boxplot is better because the times have a smaller inter - quartile range so the waiting times are more consistent and generally lower.